Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept of Colorado
The organization raises money to aid veterans who are in need.
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept of Colorado at a glance
In short: Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept of Colorado reported $29K in grants paid in 2026 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2026)
- $28,655 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -22.3% vs 2025
- Total assets
- $1,031,227
- -3.2% vs 2025
- Revenue (2026)
- $302,359
- +18.2% vs 2025
- Net investment income (2026)
- $97
- -98.2% vs 2025
- Expenses (2026)
- $328,474
- -0.7% vs 2025
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept of Colorado funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2024) to $37K (2023). In 2026 it reported $29K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Va Eastern Colorado Health Care SYS Aurora, CO | Help Them Raise Mone | $11,000 |
| Denver Rescure Mission Denver, CO | — | $8,000 |
| VFW National Home for Children | — | $6,000 |
| Safehouse Denver Denver, CO | — | $6,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | — | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,031,227 | $302,359 | $328,474 | $28,655 | Total only | $97 |
| 2025 | $1,065,195 | $255,897 | $330,941 | $36,897 | Total only | $5,405 |
| 2024 | $1,137,156 | $326,890 | $277,307 | $7,759 | Total only | $4,368 |
| 2023 | $1,088,723 | $338,895 | $311,748 | $37,000 | 5 | $1,887 |
| 2022 | $1,074,350 | $339,876 | $277,696 | $11,000 | 1 | $30 |
| 2021 | $1,027,431 | $197,173 | $184,095 | $13,500 | 1 | $29 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept of Colorado
Based on IRS filings
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept of Colorado is a public charity, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2026, it reported $29K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $97.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept of Colorado is led by Craig Clark, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 1 of 5 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Craig Clark
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Duane A. Johnson
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$13K (2024) → $0 (2026)
James Kruse
Director
On filings since 2025
24 hrs/week
$13K (2026)
Frank Martinez
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harvey Nakayama
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (26)
- Former: Bernie Nilsson (2024) — Director
- Former: Jim Kruse (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Lee Bonney (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Bernie Neilson (2023) — Director
- Former: Joe Gomez (2023) — Director
- Former: Tony Nickerson (2023) — Director
- Former: Bill Costa (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Carl Miller (2021–2022) — Service Officer
- Former: Charlie Dominguez (2021–2022) — Home Board
- Former: Chris M. Nielson (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Danny Marley (2021–2022) — Adjutant
- Former: Delbert D. Bowen (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Dellert Bowen (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Jerry Jones (2021–2022) — Canteen Mana
- Former: Jim Emerson (2021–2022) — Gaming Manag
- Former: Joe Gallegos (2021–2022) — Home Board & Commander
- Former: Joe Tafoya (2021–2022) — Hall Manager
- Former: Lud Pecaric (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Manuel Sais (2021–2022) — Chaplain
- Former: Mario Rodriguez (2021–2022) — Surgeon & Trustee
- Former: Rick Peters (2021–2022) — Junior Vice
- Former: Robert C. Polski (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Ron Johnson (2021–2022) — Junior Vice
- Former: Ron Lattin (2021–2022) — Senior Vice
- Former: Steve Coca (2021–2022) — Senior Vice
- Former: Tom E. Yepsen (2021–2022) — Bingo Manager & Quartermaste
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $13K, to James Kruse (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept of Colorado
How much does Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept of Colorado give each year?
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept of Colorado reported $29K in grants paid in 2026 on its 2026 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2025 it reported $37K in grants paid.
How large is Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept of Colorado?
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept of Colorado reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $302K.
Where does Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept of Colorado operate?
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept of Colorado has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept of Colorado's EIN?
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept of Colorado's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1054518. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 27, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 22, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 25, 2026)
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